Cauliflower Soup (Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Directions)

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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup is a low carb, easy and tasty dinner for those chilly nights ahead! Grab your preferred appliance, some bacon (yum!), and this comforting recipe.

Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

The recipe for cauliflower soup I had been using up to that point is one I inherited from my Mom and it is supposed to be chunky. So one day earlier this week, I tried to create a non-chunky, extra velvety Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup! I also have slow cooker directions for those of you who want that!

Main Ingredients Needed

You guys, I think I might like this creamy Instant Pot version better. The half & half, bacon and cheese might have something to do with it though. Don’t be alarmed, though! Yes, those are high-calorie ingredients, but considering how much soup this makes when you break it down per serving, it’s really not terrible. At least that’s what I keep telling myself.

So here’s what else you need to make this incredible Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup:

• Butter, Onion, and Garlic – these three are the perfect soup base!
• Flour – flour is used to make a roux and to later thicken the soup. If you are looking for a gluten-free option use cornstarch, just note that you won’t need as much cornstarch to thicken as you would need flour.
• Chicken Stock – this thins out the roux and makes things soupy without detracting from the taste.
• Cauliflower – be sure to remove the leaves!
• Bay Leaves, Thyme, Salt, and Pepper – all the seasonings you are going to need to create this comforting soup. Feel free to adjust as needed.
• Half & Half – to create a creamy thick texture! If you are wanting an even thicker soup, use heavy cream.
• Toppings – I like to top my soup with cheese, bacon, and parsley but there are more ideas listed below.

How to make Cauliflower Soup in the Instant Pot

Of course, you could make this on the stovetop with no Instant Pot, but if you are busy and have the time in the morning or mid-afternoon to get this cooking ahead of time, I’d recommend doing that. My kids are always extra whiney around 5 pm, so any time I don’t have to spend cooking is appreciated. For full details, see the recipe card down below.

1. In an Instant Pot, melt butter on saute mode. Sauté onion until brown. Add in garlic and cook. Sprinkle with some flour, stir and cook briefly.
2. Whisk in chicken stock to pressure cooker and then stir in cauliflower pieces, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover and pressure cook for 5-6 minutes. Quick-release the steam once it’s done cooking.
3. Remove bay leaves from the pressure cooker. Blend soup with an immersion blender. The soup should thicken up once blended, but still, be on the thinner side.
4. Measure half and half into a microwave-safe large bowl or larger glass liquid measuring cup. Whisk in remaining flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in a couple of cups of hot soup to the half and half. Microwave, whisking every 30 seconds. This mixture should become very thick. Pour into the pressure cooker and whisk to combine to create a creamy, thick soup.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with desired toppings.

Slow Cooker directions are in the recipe card down below!

Soup Toppings

As stated above, I like to make a loaded cauliflower soup by piling bacon, cheese, and parsley on top. However, this Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup recipe is the perfect base for a lot of different toppings. Here are a couple of ideas:

• Chives or Green Onions
• Steamed Broccoli
• Sour Cream
• Parmesan Cheese
• Pesto 
• Chopped Chicken
• Mushrooms

More Soup Recipes to Make!

• Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
• Creamy Carrot Soup
• Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Hamburger Soup
• Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Bookmark or print this Instant Pot recipe!! You never know when it might save you on a chilly fall school night 🙂

Have a wonderful day, friends!!